Manchester United: Play Like Champions

Menacing in midfield? Deadly on defense? Now soccer fans have the unique opportunity to craft their soccer skills in the style of true champions with BBC Video’s June 1st release of Manchester United: Play Like Champions. Featuring legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and Manchester United players Ruud van Nistelrooy, Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs, this high-energy DVD is packed with tips, tricks and step-by-step instructions to help even the most novice player automatically improve their game.

Also included are segments on fitness and nutrition. With unprecedented access—from the team’s training grounds to the Heart of Old Trafford—this DVD shows us why Manchester United is the most famous sports franchise in the world.

A great instructional tool for parents, soccer coaches and players of all ages, Manchester United: Play Like Champions features a fascinating array of extras, including additional tutorials, out-takes, a tour of the legendary Old Trafford and the Trafford Training Center, and eight interviews with members of the team. Manchester United: Play Like Champions will be available on DVD.

• Sir Alex on his captains
• The strengths of Roy Keane
• What they said about Sir Alex
• A Family United
• Living the Dream
• Ole on Ruud
• Named after a King
• The Boy from Brazil

Manchester United: Play Like Champions Synopsis

Ruud van Nistelroy, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs and the rest of the Manchester United stars demonstrate the skills that will help soccer players play like champions. Sir Alex Ferguson and the first team players guide you through the moves that have helped United crack the toughest F.A. Premier League defenses. Along with the club’s Academy players, fans can learn skills like the Flick Behind, the Step Over, and the Roller Coaster. With unprecedented access, find out what makes Manchester United one of the most exciting teams in the world.